Medicare Part C: Medicare Advantage
Because one plan can bring it all together.
What It Is
Once you’ve signed up for Original Medicare (Parts A & B), you can choose to get your coverage through Medicare Part C, also called Medicare Advantage.
These plans are offered by private insurance companies approved by Medicare. They follow Medicare’s rules, but often combine your coverage into one easy plan — hospital care, doctor visits, and sometimes even prescriptions.
What’s Covered
Most Medicare Advantage plans bundle together:
- Hospital care (Part A)
- Doctor visits (Part B)
- Prescription drugs (Part D)
- Many include extra benefits, too
And while Original Medicare covers many services separately, Medicare Advantage plans wrap them into one coordinated plan that helps make managing your healthcare simpler and more predictable.
How It Works
If you enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan, you’ll still pay your Part B premium to the government. Then, Medicare pays your insurance company a set amount each month to manage your care.
Unlike Original Medicare, which works with nearly any provider in the U.S., most Medicare Advantage plans use a network of doctors and hospitals.
That means:
- You’ll usually pay less if you stay in-network
- Coverage outside your network may be limited (except in emergencies)
- Some plans have small local networks, while others include broader regional options
Choosing a Plan
When you compare Medicare Advantage plans, take a moment to check:
- Which doctors and hospitals are in the network
- What you’ll pay for the care you expect to need
- Whether your prescriptions are covered under the plan’s drug list
And remember — you can change to a different Medicare Advantage plan (or switch back to Original Medicare) during the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period each year.
Keep Exploring
Want a deeper dive before deciding?
Learn how Medicare Advantage plans work, what they cover, and how to compare options with confidence.
Read the blog: Your No-Stress Guide to Medicare Advantage (a.k.a. Part C)
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Medicare Advantage and Part D plans are insured by a Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO and PFFS organization with a Medicare contract and/or a Medicare-approved Part D sponsor. Enrollment depends on plan’s contract renewal with Medicare.
We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 4 organizations which offer 1056 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all your options.
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Every year, Medicare evaluates Medicare Advantage and Part D plans based on a 5-star rating system.
Estimated annual costs are based on the usage you provided + yearly premiums. Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plan calculations include the standard Part B premium + any Part B premium reductions. Actual annual costs depend on your usage, along with your Part B premium and the date you enroll.
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